Stool Culture LabCorp

A Stool Culture test from Defy Medical helps identify bacteria causing digestive issues, providing crucial information to determine the cause of your symptoms and guide treatment. This test specifically looks for harmful bacteria in your stool that can lead to infections. Understanding the specific bacteria involved allows for targeted therapy, potentially resolving your discomfort more effectively.

Finding the cause(s) of:

• Abdominal pain: This test can identify bacterial infections causing inflammation and pain in your digestive tract.
• Bloody stool: Certain bacteria detected by this test can cause inflammation and bleeding in the intestines, leading to bloody stool.
• Diarrhea: Identifying specific bacteria causing infection can pinpoint the cause of your diarrhea and help determine the right treatment.
• Fever: This test can help identify a bacterial infection, which is a common cause of fever when accompanied by digestive symptoms.
• Nausea: Bacterial infections detected by this test can irritate the digestive system, leading to feelings of nausea.
• Vomiting: Identifying a bacterial cause for your digestive upset can help explain and treat vomiting.